You might try a MaxRad dual band antenna. More heavy duty. Shouldn't whip
around as much. Will screw right into an NMO mount.

73,
Ed KA9EES
Fithian IL

"Nick ------" <nixon8890@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:434EC51F.1020701@gmail.com...
> I have a Larson 2m/70cm mounted just above the passenger tail light.
> The radio is located in the add-a-trunk. The wires are fed through the
> tailgate via the existing rubber gasket.
>
> The Larsen dual band is a flimsy antenna. I notice at highway speeds,
> it whips back and forth slightly changing polarization. It sometimes
> hits the hard top. When this occurs, the signal fades in and out ~1 db.
> If you mount here, make sure you purchase a thick and sturdy antenna.

 

You might try a MaxRad dual band antenna. More heavy duty. Shouldn't whip
around as much. Will screw right into an NMO mount.

73,
Ed KA9EES
Fithian IL

"Nick ------" <nixon8890@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:434EC51F.1020701@gmail.com...
> I have a Larson 2m/70cm mounted just above the passenger tail light.
> The radio is located in the add-a-trunk. The wires are fed through the
> tailgate via the existing rubber gasket.
>
> The Larsen dual band is a flimsy antenna. I notice at highway speeds,
> it whips back and forth slightly changing polarization. It sometimes
> hits the hard top. When this occurs, the signal fades in and out ~1 db.
> If you mount here, make sure you purchase a thick and sturdy antenna.